Student Teacher Fall 2026

Description: This position will provide student teachers the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in classroom management, professionalism, planning, assessment, and instruction in collaboration with a mentor teacher. Through this position, student teachers will will gain a foundation and the preparation to fulfill the responsibilities of a being a successful and collaborative educator. Position Specific Information (if Applicable): With the support of a mentor teacher and based on a gradual release model in which student teachers will gradually take co-ownership of the classroom, student teachers will be responsible for the following:

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing a positive culture and climate in order to develop relationships with students that foster growth and student development both emotionally and academically - Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct including following all laws, district policies and school procedures and expectations - Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instructional activities in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential - Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and prepare required reports on students and activities based on informal and formal assessments - Utilize and integrate technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities - Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians This is an unpaid student teacher position. Responsibilities: Certifications: Education: Skills: Position Type: Student Teacher Primary Location: Variable Location Employee One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 0 Work Days - (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $0.00 Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $10.00 Hourly Full Salary Range: $0.00 - $20.00 Hourly - _All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE._ Benefits: This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 30, 2026 # About Us !Logo Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.